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BJ52 ZRZ

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,960 mi
Last recorded245,960 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 245,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Corroded around the CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyres sidewall damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pad wear indicator lit up

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Steering does not operate smoothly

Pass 7 Jan 2021 238,950 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded causing casing to bulge lightly (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 238,948 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded causing casing to bulge lightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 232,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 232,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Feb 2019 218,894 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 218,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 202,869 miles

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded/deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 202,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner due to corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened inner due to corrosion (3.5.1n)

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded/deteriated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to outer side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 197,279 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 186,169 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 186,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 173,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 157,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 157,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 144,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,051 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 104,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 94,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 85,824 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,968 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 65,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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BJ52 ZRZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,486 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ52 ZRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ52 ZRZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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